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People's choices revealed at The Hearst

For the Headlight

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05/21/2013 02:52:38 PM MDT

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Winners of the People's Choice Awards for the Grant County Art Guild's Members Only Show have been announced. Arlene Sarkela won the prized award in Fine Arts with her painting "Reflection." Arlene is a well-known local artist who is versatile in her talent and artistry.

The winner of the People's Choice Award in Crafts was Stacy Schwarz for her sculptured "Dragon Bank." Stacy works with pottery in a creative way, sculpting useful items with delightful animals, bugs and dragons in the artful design.

Two Guild members, Carmen Ruiz and Eric Sarkela tied for the People's Choice Award in Photography. Ruiz's "Tango" is a unique polaroid print and Eric Sarkela won votes for his "Chaco Canyon."

The Grant County Art Guild's Members Only Show at their Pinos Altos Art Gallery has ended but the showing of beautiful art, photography and fine crafts continues as this unique gallery fills for the season with the best offerings of the Guild's 40-plus members. The Guild's seasonal gallery in the historic Hearst Church is open free to the public from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays through October 6.